Superscoring can help students put forward their strongest SAT or ACT results. Here’s how it works, which scores universities consider, and what international families should know when planning for US applications.

With thousands of US colleges and universities to consider, international students often begin with the names they know best. But building a strong university list starts with understanding how US universities will evaluate your student—and where they are most likely to thrive.

As AP English and History courses progress, some students find that the time they’re putting in isn’t necessarily translating into stronger essays, better marks or a deeper understanding of the material. Developing active reading skills can help students manage demanding coursework more effectively now—and prepare them for the analytical writing they’ll be expected to produce on AP exams later.

Applying to US universities can feel very different from applying elsewhere, with admissions decisions depending on far more than academic achievement alone. Drawing on our counsellors' experience supporting international applicants, here are three questions families should consider.

Many students begin AP English or AP History expecting success to come from working harder, reading more pages, or memorising more information. But the students who perform best often approach the material differently.

This piece outlines the steps every family can take before their student begins studying for the SAT or ACT, including how to build a realistic timeline with built-in flexibility and how to practice in a way that actually moves scores.

The University of California has accelerated its review of SAT and ACT requirements after mounting pressure from faculty, media, and former system leaders. Here's what the timeline means for students applying to UC and when testing requirements could return.

AI is changing the college admissions process. Students are using AI to brainstorm essays, research colleges, and organise applications as admissions offices are exploring how AI can improve behind-the-scenes efficiency.

Supplemental essays have always helped admissions officers understand the person behind the application. But in the age of AI, that job has become much harder as the challenge isn't simply writing well—it's knowing how to write a memorable college essay that gives admissions officers a reason to remember you.

Every admissions cycle brings a new set of headlines, but the real story is in the data. This year's numbers reveal how the admissions landscape is changing—and what families need to understand to prepare for it.